Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin have discussed their respective switches from Hearts to Rangers this summer, ahead of the new season.
For Shankland, a boyhood supporter, he did not hide his emotion when discussing his arrival at Ibrox.
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Speaking to Sky Sports, the 30-year-old said, "It’s an amazing feeling. Being a Rangers fan growing up, it’s always been a dream of mine to be here.
"I’m just delighted and looking forward to the season starting."
Cammy Devlin, Shankland's former Hearts team-mate, has also made the move to Rangers this summer.
The pair have remained in close contact throughout the transfer window, though Devlin kept his final decision a secret. Shankland revealed: "He kept it very quiet.
"I think I got a bit of an exclusive a couple of hours before everyone else."
Devlin, too, has been impressed by the size of the club since joining. He said: "You know it’s a big club when you’re outside of it, but coming in, you really realise how big a club it is.
"All the boys have been really welcoming, and I’m loving it so far."
The midfielder sees his role as bringing balance to the side, which he describes as packed with attacking quality. He said: "I just try to break up the play and give it to the forward players, boys like Shanks.
"I’ll try to win the ball back and be the best teammate I can be. There’s a real feel-good factor around the place at the moment."
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Devlin is confident that Shankland will thrive under the scrutiny at Ibrox, praising his ability and leadership. He added: "It goes without saying what he’s done over the last few years.
"He’s an amazing player and a great captain. It’s a dream of his to play for Rangers, so he’s definitely got what he deserved."
Both players join Rangers after a near-title-winning campaign with Hearts, and view this as motivation to achieve success with their new club. Shankland said: "That was huge.
"We went close, but we want to be winners and win trophies. That’s why we joined."
Shankland is also braced for a hostile reception on his return to Tynecastle, although he joked the focus may fall elsewhere. “Hopefully the manager for ninety minutes,” he said, regarding potential booing in Gorgie.
“As players, we understand the loyalty from fans to football clubs, but if you get an opportunity that is great for yourself and your family, it’s something you need to take. For us to come to a place like this is a no-brainer.”
Devlin acknowledged the high expectations at Rangers, saying: "It’s the standard that needs to be set. "This club has so much history of winning things.
"You definitely feel it, and it’s about us trying to make that happen."
For Shankland, an early revelation has been the club’s widespread influence and the devoted support base. He said: "It’s not until you’re actually in it and living it that you realise how many people it reaches.
"It’s an absolute privilege for me to be here and I’m just going to try and enjoy every moment of it."
